A Girl-Themed Gift Guide for Mothers, Sisters & Friends 2012

The holidays are here again and I wanted to share my second annual gift guide especially for the wonderful women in our lives. Nothing is more inspiring than finding perfect presents for the loved ones who are there for us year-round.

For the friend with the fabulous, “character-laden” home:

Rejuvenation Titan Exterior Door Plate: This Mid Century Modern Entry Set gives a little nod to the Hollywood Hills

I love the simplicity of this tasting plate from Uncommon Goods. Pair with a variety of olive oils or tapenades.

A simple, hostess approved tasting plate.

For the Sexy, Creative Single living in the big city.

This NARS Edie gift set is the perfect present to give your “It Girl” friend. Presented in an authentic 16mm film canister, NARS celebrates Sedgwick’s iconic style with superstar essentials. What makes this bundle fantastic, aside from Warhol’s most popular muse on the packaging, is the wearability of the hues. They are timeless for day or night.

NARS Andy Warhol Holiday Collection featuring Edie Sedgwick

Carine Roitfeld Irreverent. Ok, If this book were under my tree I would scream with happiness. Roitfeld is a creative director and fashion icon, who has been credited with launching Tom Ford’s career at Gucci as well as turning French Vogue into the powerhouse it is today. This book is filled with her photography collaborations and tear sheets.

Carine Roitfeld Irreverent is high on my wish list

Chelsea Charles Galaxy Bangle Golden: Mixing metals is encouraged and this dainty bracelet offers gold, rose and sterling all in one cuff. Galaxy Golden is one of my most popular styles.

Galaxy Golden bracelet by Chelsea Charles

For the foxy, multi-tasking Mommy-to-Be.

Clarin’s Beautiful Beginnings Pregnancy Kit. In order to stay happy during this time of tumultuous change with our growing bodies, it’s important to make pampering a priority. These travel-sized formulas soften, firm, tone and improve elasticity—reinforcing skin’s resistance to stretch marks and stress.

Clarins beautiful beginnings pregnancy kit.

Creative Curator! Citrus Lane Gift Boxes. Here’s how it works. You’ll get a box every month filled with cute and practical products recommended by real moms. Tell them your child’s birthdate (up to 3 years) and they’ll choose the rest.

Citrus lane gift box

Baby cloud beanie and jumper. My sister, Arianne, showed me this on Pinterest and it has the be one of the sweetest little outfits I’ve ever seen. The cloud pattern comes in multiple colors including blue, green, red and pink.

Farg and Farm cloud beanie and jumper

Sometimes ambiance can brighten her mood by dimming the room. These cost conscious Mercury votive holders by West Elm are the perfect way to set the scene for relaxation after a long day. Mix and match is a must.

West Elm Mercury Votive Holders

For the graceful, dedicated dancer or pilates enthusiast

Dancers who read between rehearsals and pilates instruction will enjoy LOVED by Kimberly Novosel. It’s a coming of age story with a theme many women can relate to “Sometimes the wrong decisions lead us to the right places and people.” The young author is a rising star. I recently purchased this from Amazon and am having a hard time putting it down.

Loved by Kimberly Novosel

This year I partnered with Suffolk Pointe Company, a leading producer of luxury Pointe shoes in the US, Canada and Europe, to create Count Me Healthy dance and ballet bracelets. Just in time for recital gifting season, dancers can count their goals and accomplishments on our hand-etched, silver bracelets. The jewelry is available wherever Suffolk pointe shoes are sold.